Diminuendo (Noun)
Meaning
(music) a gradual decrease in loudness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The orchestra's grand finale featured a dramatic diminuendo, as the final notes of the symphony faded away into silence.
- A diminuendo was indicated in the score to guide the musicians through the soft and delicate section of the piece.
- The diminuendo near the end of the song seemed to match the sadness in the lyrics, evoking a sense of longing in the listener.
- The composer carefully crafted the diminuendo to create a sense of tension release, slowly unwinding the emotional intensity of the music.
- The second movement of the concerto featured a series of crescendos and diminuendos, with the music swelling and subsiding in dramatic waves.